Generation Christ - Ann Arbor at 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 US
| 01-22-2010 |
~ The Weekly Update ~
Day of Penance for the Sin of Abortion
Greetings GenChrist,
This Sunday evening will see our parish gather for prayer for life before the Blessed Sacrament in the church from 7:00-10:00 p.m. The first hour will be our GenChrist Holy Hour and Fr. Bill will lead the meditation. Afterwards you may continue to pray or join us for a social hour in the parish hall.
Please see below for events in the weeks ahead.
In Christ,
Paul Schultz
News in Brief
Today: Friday Adoration - beginning after 7:00 a.m. Mass
January 22: March for Life / Day of Penance for the Sin of Abortion
January 22-25: Conclusion of Christian Unity Octave
January 23: Fr. John Riccardo @ St. Andrew, Saline
January 24: Respect Life Committee reception following 10:45 a.m. Mass
January 24: Robert Delonis Center
January 26: Fr. McGivney Fellowship Dinner @ the Rectory
January 27: Five Guys and a Catechism: Baptism
January 30: Mid-Michigan Pro-Life Summit
February 6: Mary's Mantle Kickoff
February 8: Theology on Tap: Designs of the Heart
GenChrist notes: SCH / FMH Housing for next year; Michigan Catholic Young Adult Conference, March 19-20th
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News
January 22: Day of Penance for the Sin of Abortion
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, paragraph 373, provides as follows:
In all the dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. The Mass "For Peace and Justice" (no. 22 of the "Masses for Various Needs") should be celebrated with violet vestments as an appropriate liturgical observance for this day.
If you were not able to make the pilgrimage to the March for Life, please make some effort today to offer up some penance for the sin of our nation and for its improvement in the the future.
Some will be gathering to pray the Rosary at Planned Parenthood (Professional Drive) from 5 p.m. to midnight on this date. Contact Ann Cherney for more info: (734) 769-2271.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (discussed last week), runs through this coming Monday, January 25, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.
Please pray for Christian Unity.
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"A Privilege and a Challenge" ... Living as a Catholic in Today's Society
Fr. Chas has sent us a special invitation to visit St. Andrew for Fr. Riccardo's talk, this Saturday night, January 23rd.
Hors D'ouevres served from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Father's presentation will run from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Please email me with any questions.
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January 24th: Pro-Life Reception
Following the 10:45 a.m. Mass this Sunday, come to the parish hall for fellowship, refreshments and a chance to learn more about pro-life activity at St. Thomas and in the Ann Arbor area. There will be a chance to hear two short talks from young women from St. Thomas who are presently attending the March for Life in Washinton, D.C.
Copies of books by our recent speaker, Jason Evert - Theology of Her Body and Theology of His Body - will be on sale at the reception.
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"Whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me."
Join us this weekend at the Robert J. Delonis Center to help cook, serve and clean up following the Sunday meal. Five hours in the kitchen helps to serve over 200 hungry adults and children. We will be there from noon-5pm, and you can join us for a single shift (12-2:30 to cook or 2:30-5 to serve and clean up) or for the entire afternoon. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you! ~Mark Meinhart
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McGivney House Dinner
This month, the Father McGivney House Fellowship Dinner will be held at the St. Thomas rectory on Tuesday, January 26th. Please join us at 5:30 p.m. (Evening prayer will begin at 6:00 p.m.) Men who have not fully discerned a call to marriage and are not closed to a vocation to religious life or the priesthood are welcome to attend. Please contact Tony - tony at zick dot ws - by Monday morning, if you are interested in attending. Dinner will be followed by a talk, and will end around 8 p.m.
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Five Guys and a Catechism (plus friends)
This Wednesday, January 27th, the Five Guys team will lead a discussion concerning the sacrament of Baptism.
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Mid-Michigan Pro-Life Summit
January 30th
8:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Montrose Community Schools Auditorium
Speakers:
-the Most Reverend Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing
-Elder Levon R.Yuille, National Director of the National Black Pro-Life Congress;
-Fr. Joseph Krupp, Director of Campus Ministry at Michigan State University
-State Representative Paul Scott
-former CBS reporter Michael Voris
-Rebecca Kiessling, author of Conceived in Rape—A Story of Hope
-Dr. Kyle Beiter, MD, OB/GYN.
Early registration is $30.00 for adults and $10.00 for students. The fee includes lunch.
Rides will be available from St. Thomas (departing at 7:00 a.m.) for anyone who registers and lets Paul know that he or she would like a ride by January 24th.
Brochure Conference Website / Online Registration
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Mary's Mantle
Email Paul Schultz if you'd like more information about this ministry, which was advertised in the 22 January 2010 Weekly Update email.
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Theology on Tap
Designs of the Heart: Respecting the differences between men and women and how they experience love
Cafe Habana (lower level), 211 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor.
Monday, February 8, at 7:30 pm.
All young adults (singles as well as married couples) are invited to attend this Theology on Tap given by Father Gerald Gawronski.
Father will focus on the natural design of men and women; the emotional, spiritual, and physiological differences designed into us by God, and how our learning about them can deepen our understanding of ourselves and how we relate to one another.
Following the talk, there will be a time for questions.
In addition to a cash bar, there will be free appetizers sponsored by Old St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Facebook RSVP
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GenChrist Notes
SCH / FMH Housing - 2010-2011
Are you wondering what God's plan is for your life?
Are you considering the possibility of religious life?
Are you desiring continued growth in holiness in your own life?
Some benefits of life at St. Catherine House include:
*SHARING A HOME WITH OUR LORD IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT!
*Close proximity to campus, St. Thomas and Zingerman's!
*Opportunity to experience life in community through House dinners, small groups
*Monthly Mass and dinners with speakers who will encourage growth in holiness
*Retreats in September and January
*Adoration in the St. Catherine House Chapel
*Annual "Nun Run" every Fall
*Monthly spiritual direction
We are currently accepting applications and scheduling interviews for the SCH summer household (May/June/July) as well as the 2010/11 Academic year.
Both single/double room options are available. Rents for summer household are a fraction of academic year rents ... this is a wonderful option if you are considering staying in Ann Arbor to work through the summer.
For more information or to receive an application and/or schedule an interview, contact Sr. Mary Ann Foggin, SGL at: mfoggin at dioceseoflansing dot org or call 517-342-2506.
Michigan Catholic Young Adult Conference: "Who do you say I am?"
Save the date: March 19th-20th
Registration Website: http://www.micyac.org
Note: Fr. Jerry Vincke will be leading a Holy Hour modeled on Generation Christ on Saturday afternoon.
